Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 18
1.1 Background 18
1.2 Aim and Objectives 18
1.3 Scope of the Thesis 19 1.4 Rationale for Intervention 19
1.5 Ahmedabad, India 20
1.5.1 History of the Walled City 20
1.5.2 Evolution of the Walled City 21
2 DETAILED METHODOLOGY 23
2.1 On-Site Observations 23
2.2 Detailed Drawings 23
2.3 Oral History 23
2.4 Interactive Mapping 23
2.5 Interviews and Survey 24
2.6 Literature Review and Secondary Resources 24
3 LITERATURE REVIEW 25
3.1 Why do we need Conservation 25
3.2 Why do we need to study Open-Spaces or Non-Built Spaces in a Heritage Context? 25
3.3 What can be the Role of an Urban Designer in Heritage Conservation 26
3.4 Current Initiatives 26
4 SECONDARY CASE STUDIES 28
4.1 Jaipur, India 28
4.2 Gracia, Barcelona, Spain 30
DHAL NI POL, AHMEDABAD 31
5.1 History of Pol City and Its Significance 31
5.2 Dhal Ni Pol and Its History 33
5.3 Significance of Non-Built Spaces in Dhal ni Pol 34
5.4 Analysis: Current Scenario, Issues, and Concerns 36
5.4.1 Built Form 36
5.4.2 Street and Open Space Elements 42
5.4.3 Movements and Activities 45
6 CONCLUSION 47
1. CONCLUSION 47
6.1 Summary 47
6.2 Reccomendations 47
6.1.1 General 47
6.1.2 Built Form 48
6.1.3 Open-Spaces and Streets 49
6.2 Way Forward 51
6.3 Limitations 51